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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.37, 1,559.47 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.37, 1,559.47 and 423.82 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.37 : 1,559.47 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.37/1,559.47 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.37x = 1,559.47 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.37x = 660,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,934.58/1,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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